The Centre Ivanhoe
| Style | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 500 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 800 |
| Price Range | $175 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Indoor |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Landmark CBD celebrations |
| Rating | 4.2 (178) |
A Grand Celebration in Art Deco Style
RealWeddings Guide
The Centre Ivanhoe is a heritage-listed wedding and event venue in Melbourne’s north-east, combining distinctive Art Deco architecture with versatile spaces for celebrations of different sizes. Originally built in 1937, the venue retains period character through its architectural details, feature lighting and classic parquetry dance floor, offering couples a setting with a sense of history and timeless elegance.
The venue features five function rooms, including the Great Hall, which provides an expansive space for wedding receptions, dining and entertainment. With capacity for up to 500 seated guests or 800 standing, the Great Hall suits larger celebrations, while the additional rooms offer options for more intimate gatherings and different event formats.
Managed by Peter Rowland, The Centre Ivanhoe also offers catering and event services to support wedding planning. Couples can discuss menu options, room configurations and event requirements to create a celebration suited to their guest numbers and preferred style.
Located in Ivanhoe, the venue brings together heritage architecture, flexible event spaces and professional catering in one location. For couples seeking an Art Deco setting with room for a grand reception, The Centre Ivanhoe offers a distinctive alternative to contemporary function venues.
The Centre Ivanhoe FAQs
The Centre Ivanhoe is exceptionally equipped to host large-scale functions, including grand ballroom weddings, corporate conferences, product launches, academic graduation ceremonies, prestigious awards galas, and school formals. Peter Rowland provides comprehensive, award-winning event production, sophisticated styling, and premium high-volume catering across the entire historic precinct.
The Centre Ivanhoe features five distinct heritage-listed spaces managed exclusively by Peter Rowland: The Great Hall (seating up to 500 or 800 cocktail), The Streeton Room (seating up to 220 or 300 cocktail), The McCubbin Room (seating up to 110 or 200 cocktail), The Condor Room (seating up to 70 or 100 cocktail), and The Withers Room (seating up to 50 or 80 cocktail).
Absolutely. While the venue showcases world-class, authentic 1930s architecture, all rooms are fully modernised with advanced event tech. Features include dramatic built-in presentation stages, high-speed Wi-Fi, professional sound networks, customisable feature lighting systems, and high-definition projectors with retractable screens overseen by our technical team.
The Centre Ivanhoe occupies the former Heidelberg Town Hall, opened in April 1937. Designed by architectural firm Peck & Kemter in association with A.C. Leith & Bartlett for the Heidelberg City Council (now Banyule City Council), the building drew its architectural influence from the Hilversum Town Hall in the Netherlands.
It is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Good to Know
Accessibility
Fully equipped with comprehensive wheelchair-accessible entry pathways and lift access
Parking
Onsite complimentary parking
Street parking
Location
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A glamorous Art Deco wedding venue combining heritage architecture, grand event spaces and exceptional Peter Rowland hospitality.
275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC
